Alexandra (wet fly)
The Alexandra wet fly originated in Scotland in the 1860s. The artificial fly is also known as the Lady of the Lake, the fly was named by English angler Major William Greer Turle to honor Alexandra, Princess of Wales. The fly is distinguished by the heavy peacock herl wing and silver body which makes the fly resemble a small baitfish or fry. The Alexandra proved to be a very effective fly for trout in lakes and streams in England and Scotland in the late 19th and early 20th century. Many fly fishing purists derided the fly and its use was once banned on many English waters.
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Alexandra (wet fly)
The Alexandra wet fly originated in Scotland in the 1860s. The artificial fly is also known as the Lady of the Lake, the fly was named by English angler Major William Greer Turle to honor Alexandra, Princess of Wales. The fly is distinguished by the heavy peacock herl wing and silver body which makes the fly resemble a small baitfish or fry. The Alexandra proved to be a very effective fly for trout in lakes and streams in England and Scotland in the late 19th and early 20th century. Many fly fishing purists derided the fly and its use was once banned on many English waters.
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The Alexandra wet fly originat ...... banned on many English waters.
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Silver tinsel
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Alexandra
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Unknown of Scottish origin
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hackle
Black or brown tied wet
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head
Black thread
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imitates
Baitfish, attractor pattern
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OtherNames
Lady of the lake
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ref
Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing, Bates
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ribbing
Fine oval silver tinsel
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tail
Red ibis, swan or goose wing feather
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thread
Black 6/0 nylon
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type
Wet fly
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Use
Trout, salmon lakes and rivers
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wing
Six or more strands of peacock herl over red ibis, swan or goose wing feather
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The Alexandra wet fly originat ...... banned on many English waters.
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Alexandra (wet fly)
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